NOW Foods Super Enzymes
Description
NOW Super Enzymes is a comprehensive digestive enzyme tablet for adults who want broad support breaking down fats, carbohydrates, and protein from meals. The formula combines plant and animal derived enzymes with betaine HCl and ox bile extract in one tablet.
Each tablet supplies 20 mg calcium (as calcium carbonate), 200 mg betaine HCl, 100 mg ox bile extract (minimum 45% total cholic acids), 45 mg papaya fruit powder, and a 182 mg enzyme blend of pancreatin 10X (providing 20,000 USP units amylase, 20,000 USP units protease, and 1,600 USP units lipase), bromelain (120 GDU), papain (100,000 FCC PU), cellulase (10 FCC CU), and pepsin (500,000 FCC units).
People take Super Enzymes with meals to support digestion and nutrient availability. NOW Foods manufactures it in an Intertek GMP certified facility; it is not manufactured with soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame, and it is dairy free, egg free, nut free, and soy free.
Key Benefits
- Supports the breakdown of fats, carbohydrates, and protein
- Combines plant enzymes (bromelain, papain, cellulase) with pancreatin and pepsin
- Includes betaine HCl and ox bile extract for broad digestive support
- Easy to swallow tablet taken with meals
- Made without soy, dairy, egg, or tree nuts
- 180 tablets per bottle, a 180 day supply
Formula Highlights
- Betaine HCl, 200 mg per tablet
- Ox Bile Extract (min. 45% Total Cholic Acids), 100 mg per tablet
- Papaya Fruit Powder, 45 mg per tablet
- Enzyme Blend, 182 mg per tablet (Pancreatin 10X, Bromelain 120 GDU, Papain 100,000 FCC PU, Cellulase 10 FCC CU, Pepsin 500,000 FCC Units)
- Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate), 20 mg per tablet
How To Use
Take 1 tablet with a meal. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take this before, during, or after a meal?
NOW's suggested use is to take 1 tablet with a meal.
Who should not take Super Enzymes?
Adults taking blood thinners, or anyone with an allergy to papaya or pineapple, should consult a physician first, since the formula contains papain and bromelain derived from those fruits. It is intended for adults only.
What does ox bile extract do in this formula?
Ox bile extract is an animal derived ingredient NOW includes alongside the enzyme blend to support the breakdown of dietary fats.
Is this formula vegetarian?
No. It contains ox bile extract and pepsin, both animal derived ingredients, so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Can I take more than one tablet a day?
NOW's suggested use is 1 tablet with a meal; follow the label directions or check with a physician before increasing the dose.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.